A farmer in a remote village may be far away from an agricultural office, but there is one service that already reaches many rural communities: the postal network. Odisha is…
A farmer normally checks a crop by walking through the field. But increasingly, the first warning that something is wrong can come from hundreds of kilometres above it. Satellites are…
What if the next frontier of farming isn't another field—but a mine? Researchers in North Yorkshire, England, are growing crops 1.1 kilometres underground inside the Boulby Underground Laboratory. The project,…
Developing a new crop variety has traditionally been a long process. Breeders cross plants, grow them in different conditions, test their performance and repeat the process over several generations. But…
For a farmer, one bad season can erase months of work. A drought, flood, cyclone or unexpected heatwave can damage a crop just days before harvest. As weather becomes more…
Agriculture is becoming increasingly data-driven, and Gujarat is taking another step in that direction. The state will conduct a digital crop survey from August 15 to September 30, 2026, using…
Climate change is no longer a future concern—it's already affecting farms around the world. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, irregular rainfall, and extreme weather events are making it more difficult for…
Ai generated image via gemini For generations, agriculture has been viewed through a simple lens: produce more, harvest more, and meet growing demand. While productivity remains important, the conversation around…
Ai generated image via gemini Sustainable agriculture is shaping up to be one of the most attractive investment sectors in 2026, combining steady financial returns with measurable environmental benefits. As…
Ai generated image via gemini The latest edition of World Agri-Tech 2026 highlighted a clear shift in how the global agriculture sector is evolving. With climate uncertainty and food security…